Erlands Point, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 854, Erlands Point's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Erlands Point is a small community located in Washington, within Kitsap County. The total population is 854. It ranks as the 408th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Erlands Point is 48.9 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. 12.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Erlands Point is $114,044. This is 16% higher than the state median of $98,141. It is also 41% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.8%. This is 62% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $564,000. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Erlands Point is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (11.9% vs 3.9%). The Asian population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

43.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Erlands Point, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.